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EGEN recently received both ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification. And thus received official confirmation that it meets the highest standards for quality and information security. After a long process and an intensive certification audit by the TÜV inspection body,...

EGEN successfully guided the grant application processes of two DKTI-transport projects: VERZET and FUNDA(ce)MENT. Both projects aim to develop innovative construction logistics concepts for zero-emission vehicles. To ensure compliance with the grant obligations,...

At the beginning of 2022, EGEN started working on the assessment of the socioeconomic costs and benefits for autonomous shipping. This ongoing assessment is carried out as part of the EU-funded AUTOSHIP project, which is coordinated by CiaoTech, another PNO Group...

In 2020, the EU launched its Innovation Fund for European energy and climate projects. During the period 2020-2030, the fund will make approximately 38 billion euros available for promising and impactful innovations. On November 3rd, a new funding round started for...

Hydrogen import and storage and hydrogen applications in mobility and transport can make an important contribution to achieving the Dutch and European climate objectives. The IPCEI Hydrogen initiative has now launched a new funding round for projects in the field of...

European cities are facing major challenges, for instance in terms of sustainability, security and equal opportunities. To help cities tackle these challenges, a brand new EU programme is being launched this autumn: the European Urban Initiative (EUI). This article...

A key premise of European climate policy is the prevention and reduction of CO2 and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This objective also affects many sustainable investment and innovation projects. Many major grant schemes, such as the Innovation Fund, CEF, DEI+...

The current climate transition has major implications for Europe's regional economies. However, some regions will be hit much harder than others. Especially for the regions that will be hit hardest, the EU is setting up a new support mechanism of 55 billion euros. In...

In September 2022, the European Commission approved a second IPCEI project related to the hydrogen value chain: Hy2Use. This project involves support for research and innovation, first industrial deployment and construction of relevant infrastructure in the value...

The European Commission recently opened the 2022 CEF Transport call for proposals. This call will make a total of 5.12 billion euros available for projects aimed at improving and strengthening Europe’s transport infrastructure. Project proposals can be submitted until...

On Budget Day 2022 ('prinsjesdag’), the Dutch government presented the new national budget plans for 2023. According to these plans, the Netherlands needs to become much more sustainable. Fortunately, it is not just about raising taxes and laying down more...

If you have ambitious plans that you believe could significantly boost the Dutch economy’s growth potential, you may be eligible for funding from the Dutch ‘Nationaal Groeifonds’. In early 2023, the fund will be launching a new (brief) application round, supported by...